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2008 Ohio Student Research Forum
August 7-8, Ohio State University

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APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Relationships among Jumping Coordination Patterns, Distance, and Weight [Abstract]
Elaina C. Williams, Bowling Green State University
Department of Applied Health Science/Pre-med
Mentor:  Stephen Langendorfer

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE

The Effects of the El Nio-Southern Oscillation on the Winter Climate of Northeastern Nevada   [Abstract] 
Timothy Myers, The Ohio State University
Department of Atmospheric Science
Mentor:  David Porinchu

BIOCHEMISTRY

Title Not Available
Jennifer Lee Benson, Bowling Green State University (The Ohio State University)
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor:  Andrea Doseff

Using Magnetic Probes for Structure Refinement of RNase P [Abstract]
Filip Cosmanescu, The Cooper Union (The Ohio State University)
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor:  Mark Foster

Activation and Regulation of Capase-3 [Abstract]
Sean Crisafi, Bowling Green State University (The Ohio State University)
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor: Andrea Doseff

The Potential Effect of UV-Radiation on the Melanocytes of Human Skin   [Abstract] 
Rosalyn Gholston, Case Western Reserve University
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor:  M.L. (Nikki) Harter

Bypass Mechanism of a DNA Lesion Caused by an Environmental Pollutant 1-Nitropyrene [Abstract] 
Lindsey Renee Pack, The Ohio State University
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor:  Zucai Suo

Title Not Available
Sridevi Ramalingam, The Ohio State University
Department of Biochemistry
Mentor:  Michael Chan

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

VAC Therapy and Mechanisms of Wound Healing [Abstract]
Sulekha Abdi, The Ohio State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Sudha Agarwal

A Study of Microbes in the Sediments of an Acid-Impacted Stream [Abstract]
Faiza Jama Abdirahman, Kent State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Laura Leff

Bacterial Responses to Human Mediated Disturbances in the Mahoning River (OH, USA) [Abstract]
Eduardo Antonio Campana, Kent State University
Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Laura Leff

Chemistry [Abstract]
Dennis Collier, Bowling Green State University
Department of Biological Sciences/Biochemistry
Mentor:  Leontis Neocles

Characterization of the human homolg of tRNAHis guanylyltransferase (Thg1) [Abstract]
Tami Coursey, Ohio University (The Ohio State University)
Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Jane Jackman

Platlet Adhesion Studies at the Surface of Nos-Based Biocompatible Coatings   [Abstract]      
Brandi Danielle Freeman, Bowling Green State University (Cleveland State University)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Mekki Bayachou

Developing an Operant Self-Administration Paradigm  [Abstract] 
Brian A. Greer, Bowling Green State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Robert Huber

Reducing Vif’s Aggregation by Lysine Mutations  [Abstract] 
Alisha P. Griffin, Seton Hill University (The Ohio State University)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Justin Wu

Effect of Methylation on Anti-apoptotic Activity of Cell Death Inhibitors  [Abstract] 
Chanel Hagler, Wright State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Thomas Brown

Partial Sequence of a Selenite Resistance Determinant in Enterobacter cloacae  [Abstract] 
Hillary Howard, Youngstown State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Jonathan Caguiat

Colocalization of WT1 and AR in LNCAP Prostate Tumor Cells  [Abstract] 
Shequella Royale' Martin, University of Toledo (Kent State University)
Department of Biological Sciences 
Mentor:  Gail Fraizer

TGF-B signaling effects on Smad4 and Smad2/3 in Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells and Mouse 3T3 Fibroblast Cells
  [Abstract] 
Kesi Michael, Kent State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Chen Yijing

Identification of Novel Genes Required For Chromosome Segregation  [Abstract] 
Jude Odafe, University of Dayton, (Cleveland State University)
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Valentin Boerner

Title Not Available [Abstract] 
Joshua D. Rodgers, Kent State University
Department of Biological Sciences
Mentor:  Brent Bruot

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Enzyme Delivery Systems for Silicon-Based Materials [Abstract]
Rajina Lauree Eskridge, University of Cincinnati
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Stephen Clarson

Title Not Available
Shannon Graham, Wright State University
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Ruby Mawasha

Development of a Tracking System Applying GPS and APRS Technologies for use in Student Scientific Ballooning Missions   [Abstract] 
Nathaniel Joseph Morris, Wright State University (Central State University)
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Augustus Morris

Biomechanical Phenotyping of Transgenic Mice [Abstract] 
Chiderah M. Okoye, Case Western Reserve University
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Christopher Hernandez

Proteomic Analysis of the Human Synovium from Patients Clinically Diagnosed with Early and Late Osteoarthritis
[Abstract]
Eric Joseph Rodriguez, Case Western Reserve University
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Reuben Gobezie

Development of Novel Amyloid Imaging Agents in Alzheimer’s Disease [Abstract]
Eduardo Antonio Somoza, Case Western Reserve University
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mentor:  Yanming Wang

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The Effect of Solvents on the Rheology of Polymer Solutions [Abstract]
Folorunso Adu, University of Cincinnati
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor:  Jude Iroh

Hollow Fiber Filtration of Hemoglobin [Abstract]
Frederick Anthony-Smalls Crawford, The Ohio State University
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor:  Andre Palmer

Optical Switches [Abstract]
Ryan Thomas Croston, University of Akron
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor:  Matthew Graham

Nanoparticle-Based Characterization of Polymer Hydrogels Pore Size for Petroleum-Water Separations [Abstract]
Rigoberto Emanuel De Jesus, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez (The Ohio State University)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor:  Jessica Winter

Selective Surface Modification of Self Assembled Nano-Islands [Abstract]
Derek Ensign, University of Texas at Austin (The Ohio State University)
Chemical Engineering
Mentor:  Jessica Winter

Dilute Solution Viscosity Measurements [Abstract]
Bridnee Smith, University of Cincinnati
Department of Chemical Engineering
Mentor: Dr. Jude O. Iroh

CHEMISTRY

The Synthesis of Titanate Nanosheets and Applications for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells [Abstract]
LaFone Thomas Brown, Pennsylvania State University (The Ohio State University)
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Yiying Wu

Vitamin E: A Biophysical Monolayer Study at Air-Water interface [Abstract]
Joselyn Del Pilar, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan (The Ohio State University)
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Heather C. Allen

Preparation of 2-Ferrocenyl Thiol as a Precursor to Fe-S Monomers for Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization
[Abstract]
Darcell Latrice Formby, Youngstown State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Sherri Lovelace-Cameron

A Synthetic and Theoretical Investigation of Cyclic Multinuclear Group 11 Guanadinate Complexes   [Abstract] 
Jesus Alejandro Ocana, Kent State University
Department of Chemistry
Mentor:  Scott Bunge

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Analysis of a Flush Endplate Connection [Abstract] 
Andrew Richlen, University of Akron
Department of Civil Engineering
Mentor:  Craig Menzemer

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Vaporization Rate of Methanol and Water from a Superabsorbent Polymer [Abstract]
Mikiyas H. Barkneh, Wright State University
The College of Engineering and Computer Science
Mentor:  Ruby Mawasha

Sensor Web and It's Application in Smart Nursing Home Design  [Abstract] 
Joel Johnson, Wright State University
Department of Computer Engineering
Mentor:  Yong Pei

Analysis of Extrema Values of a Scalable Parallel Algorithm for Simulating the Control of Steady State Heat Flow Through a Metal Sheet  [Abstract] 
Linda M. King, Central State University
Department of Computer Science
Mentor:  Robert Marcus

Kalliotis Lift Company  [Abstract] 
Candice Montgomery, Ohio University
Department of Computer Science
Mentor:   Costas Vassilliadis

EARTH SCIENCES

Carbon Dynamics and Chemical Weathering on Agricultural Land [Abstract]
Yaika Alessandra Echevarria Roman, Metropolitan University (The Ohio State University)
Earth Science Department
Mentor:  William Lyons

Global Positioning System Observation Data Analysis [Abstract]
Kurt Matthew Wilson, The Ohio State University
School of Earth Sciences
Mentor:  Terry Wilson

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Active Band Pass Filters [Abstract]
Victor Nnamdi Agbugba, Wilberforce University
Electrical Engineering
Mentor:  Edward Asikele

Improved Silicon Carbide Scottky Diode Using Refractory Metals
James Aldridge, Youngstown State University
Electrical Engineering
Mentor:  Tom Oder

High Pass Filters [Abstract]
Royel Stephon Bridges, Wilberforce University
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor:  Edward Asikele

Kalliotis Lift Elevator Company  [Abstract] 
Jennifer Denise Miller, Ohio University
Electrical Engineering
Mentor:  Costas Vassiliadis

Plug-in Vehicles Effects on Frequency Harmonic Distortion [Abstract]
Antonio Jamar Samuel, University of Akron
Department of Electrical Engineering
Mentor:  Robert Veillette

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Chlorophyll A and Zooxanthellae Concentrations in Bleached and Recovering Hawaiian Corals  [Abstract] 
Frances Nanette Lugo - Alvarado, Universidad del Este (The Ohio State University)
Department of Environmental Science
Mentor:  Andrea Grottoli

FOOD SCIENCE

Reduction in Bacterial Load on Raw Fish Using Antibacterial Packaging  [Abstract] 
Jabari Hawkins, Pennsylvania State University (The Ohio State University)
Department of Food Science
Mentor:  Melvin Pascall

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Synthesis of a Glucuronosyl 1,2,3-Triazole [Abstract]
Bradley Williams, Youngstown State University
Department of Forensic Science
Mentor:  Peter Norris

GEOLOGY

Using Global Positioning System to Measure Precipitable Water Vapor in Antarctica  [Abstract] 
Amanda Catherine Murray, The Ohio State University
Department of Geology
Mentor:  Terry Wilson

INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

A Usability Evaluation of the Wright State University Library Website [Abstract]
Victoria Marie Carter, Wright State University
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mentor:  Misty Blue

MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Stochastic Modeling of Stream Flow Measurements in the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers  [Abstract] 
Jonathan F. Joseph, University of New Orleans (The Ohio State University)
Department of Statistics
Mentor:  H. Nagaraja

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Deployable Truss in a Near Space Environment [Abstract]
Joe Frank Bozeman III, Wright State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Ruby Mawasha

Assisting in the Design of a Safe and New Industrial Environment [Abstract]
James Thomas Erkard, III, Ohio University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Costas Vassiliadis

Structural Health Monitoring for Detection of Damages in Mechanical Structures [Abstract]
Jamila Aisha Frank, University of Akron
Department Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Jiang Zhe

Hydrogen Production by Non-Catalytic Thermal Partial Oxidation Method  [Abstract] 
Orlando Inoa Alvarez, The Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Giorgio Rizzoni

Solving the Math Education Problem: The Mathematics Coaching Program Abstract
Jared Marques Richardson, The Ohio State University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Patricia Brosnan

Sustainable Development in Gravitational Water Systems
Gordon Donald Schweitzer, III, University of Dayton
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Kevin Hallinan

Studying Drag Around Car Bodies Through a Wind Tunnel via Algor Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software
[Abstract]
Sullman Shafqat-Ashiq, University of Cincinnati (Cleveland State University)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mentor:  Rama Gorla

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Ammonia Borane-Studies In Stereoselective Reductions [Abstract]
Darrice Collins, The Ohio State University
Department of Medical Technology/Allied Medical Professions
Mentor:  Christopher Callam

MOLECULAR GENETICS

Regulation of the Robo Axon Guidance Receptor by Commissureless Family Members  [Abstract] 
Bethannie Golden, University of Illinois@Urbana-Champaign (The Ohio State University)
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Mark Seeger

Deletion of E2F1-3 Causes Disruption of Lens Development and Upregulation of E2F3 Targets  [Abstract] 
Yorman Gomez, The Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Gustavo Leone

Splice Variants of Transcription Factor E2F7- A key to Rb dependent and Independent Functions of E2F7
  [Abstract] 
Ampson Paul Hagan, The Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Gustavo Leone

Mps1 Analog Sensitive Mutants Display Sufficient Catalytic Activity to Cause Centrosome Reduplication and Phosphorylation of Centrin2   [Abstract] 
Carla Francesca Justiniano, The Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Harold Fisk

Challenges in Solid Phase Chemical Ligation of Histone Proteins
Fernando Augusto Rosado, The Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Jennifer Ottesen

The Dimer is the Active Form of the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cytochrome P450 Reductases [Abstract]
Ken Valkenburg, The Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Richard Swenson

Examining the Regulation of Lunatic fringe mRNA Stability by the 3’ UTR [Abstract]
Tierra Ware, The Ohio State University
Department of Molecular Genetics
Mentor:  Susan Cole

NEUROPATHOLOGY

The Role of Sphingosine Kinase in EGF-stimulated Glioma Cell Growth and Invasion [Abstract]
Danielle Daniels, University of Alabama at Birmingham (The Ohio State University)
Department of Neuropathology
Mentor:  James Van Brocklyn

NUTRITION SCIENCE

The Effects of Pro-oxidants on the progression of Prediabetes in SHROB rats  [Abstract] 
Alexandra Frances Moore, Ohio University (Case Western Reserve University)
Nutrition Science
Mentor:  Paul Ernsberger

Impact of the Healthy Latinos Program on Food Behavior [Abstract]
Paola Esther Seguil, The Ohio State University
Department of Human Nutrition
Mentor:  Hugo Melgar-Quinonez

PLANT PATHOLOGY

Characterization of Effector Proteins in the Rice Blast Pathosystem
Daviana Lopez-Torres, Universidad del Este (The Ohio State University)
Plant Pathology/Microbiology
Mentor:  Thomas Mitchell